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Internet providers in Short Hills, NJ
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 1, 2020.
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At 100%, broadband coverage in Short Hills is comparable to the rest of New Jersey - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Short Hills area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Short Hills residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. DSL is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 54% of those living in Short Hills.
There are six internet providers serving the Short Hills area, and 99.79% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Short Hills's six internet providers, prices start at $29.99 and available download speeds reach up to 940 Mbps.
Top high-speed internet providers in Short Hills
The largest internet providers in Short Hills are Verizon and Xfinity bringing fiber-optic, DSL, and cable options to Short Hills.
Fiber-optic internet from Verizon is available to nearly all Short Hills residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Verizon, which covers 54% of the area. Short Hills’s third most-available internet provider, Xfinity, offers cable to around 100% of Short Hills residents.
Verizon fiber-optic internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Fiber-optic from Verizon offers broadband to all households in Short Hills covering 100% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Verizon is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout Short Hills than other internet types.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Short Hills, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Short Hills, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 940 Mbps and upload speeds up to 880 Mbps in Short Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Short Hills's providers, 298 Mbps.
Verizon DSL internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
DSL from Verizon offers broadband to about half of households in Short Hills covering 54% of the area.
DSL internet from Verizon uses telephone lines in Short Hills to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Verizon start at $39.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Short Hills, $44.99.
Verizon customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.20 per Mbps, lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Short Hills, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Verizon offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Short Hills. These download speeds are available to 54% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Short Hills's providers, 298 Mbps.
Xfinity cable internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 1, 2020.
Cable from Xfinity offers broadband to all households in Short Hills covering 100% of the area.
Xfinity’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Short Hills residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Xfinity start at $29.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Short Hills, $44.99.
Xfinity customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 15 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Short Hills, $2.14.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Xfinity offers download speeds up to 200 Mbps and upload speeds up to 10 Mbps in Short Hills. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are slightly slower than the average max speeds from all Short Hills's providers, 298 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you live in the heart of Short Hills, you’ll likely have options from fiber-optic, cable, and DSL internet providers. For those in rural areas or just outside Short Hills, however, satellite or fixed wireless internet may be the best internet option.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in Short Hills and surrounding areas. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Short Hills at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Short Hills at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many Short Hills residents, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Short Hills?
Verizon is the fastest internet provider in Short Hills with download speeds up to 940 Mbps. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Short Hills. The next fastest internet provider in Short Hills is Xfinity, offering download speeds up to 200 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Short Hills?
Xfinity offers the cheapest internet in Short Hills with plans starting at $29.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Short Hills, $44.99.
Is fiber internet available in Short Hills?
Verizon is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Short Hills, covering 100% of the city.
How much speed do I need for streaming?
Each video streaming service has varying recommended speeds, but speeds up to 10 Mbps will often handle streaming on one device. For HD and 4K streaming, consider faster speeds of at least 25 Mbps to reduce buffering and maintain optimal picture quality.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Do I need a phone line for broadband?
The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.
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